Which of the following is a positive statement?
A) The class average on this test should be more than 80 per cent.
B) A 10 per cent increase in income leads to a 4 per cent increase in the consumption of beef.
C) Taxes should be lower because then people get to keep more of what they earn, so they will work more.
D) Given their negative impact on productivity, the government should eliminate labour unions.
E) My economics class should last for two terms because it is my favourite class.

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Option B is a positive statement because it simply states a relationship between two variables without any normative judgment or opinion. It presents a cause-and-effect relationship that can be tested empirically. The other options contain normative judgments, opinions, or value statements.

Which of the Following Is a Positive Statement